MUSLIM CHAPLAIN

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Community Resources Manager, C.I., the Muslim Chaplain provides spiritual and moral guidance to incarcerated persons, conducts Islamic religious services, organizes and instructs classes in Islamic religion and ethics, interviews and counsels incarcerated persons on ethnic and moral problems and spiritual matters, and counsels families on problems related to incarceration. Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. The department’s vision is to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Its mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in its care back to their communities equipped to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs in a safe and humane environment. The department is committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in the community.

Job Code: JC-534065; Position #: 101-229-9768-001; Work Location: Monterey County; # of Positions: 1.